Gulfeagle Supply, a leading distributor of building materials nationwide, announced a promotion and several new hires that strengthen the company’s leadership team and support its long-term growth strategy. 

Andrew Eckhard joins Gulfeagle as director of Fleet and Safety West. He brings over 16 years of experience in transportation and logistics, paired with 9.5 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. In his capacity, Eckhard will be responsible for overseeing fleet operations in the western region, implementing safety protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a safety-first culture that extends across all levels of the company’s operational work. 

Chris Kaminski has been appointed real estate manager. With more than 15 years of commercial real estate experience, most recently at Beacon Building Products in roles including South Division real estate manager and facilities manager supervisor, Kaminski will manage Gulfeagle's real estate strategy, site acquisitions, facility operations, and branch location planning. His role is central to supporting Gulfeagle’s geographic expansion and ensuring facilities support efficient operations and long-term growth. 

Ryan Stratton joins Gulfeagle Supply as general counsel, bringing over ten years of experience in litigation and advisory roles serving contractors, suppliers, and national insurers. Most recently a shareholder at Banker Lopez Gassler in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market, he has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America. In his new role, Stratton will lead legal strategy, ensure compliance, manage contract and risk matters, and contribute to policies that support the company’s growth ambitions while safeguarding its interests. 

Sameer Tyagi has been hired as AI and process improvement manager. Over the past five years, he has worked at the intersection of technology, strategy, and operations, with a focus on process improvement and innovation. Tyagi holds an MBA from Babson College (concentration in Business Analytics & Machine Learning), studied abroad at ESADE in Barcelona, and has a background in mechanical engineering from India. In this role, he will lead initiatives to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, and process optimization tools to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and drive operational improvements across Gulfeagle.

Mike Werpy has been promoted to director of inventory and procurement at Gulfeagle Supply after more than 20 years in the roofing industry. A long-standing member of the Operations Support team, Werpy will now lead the company’s inventory and procurement strategy across all branches. He is tasked with optimizing procurement processes, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring inventory levels align with demand projections to support both efficiency and customer service excellence.